[MBZ] stacked headlights 108

2007-05-23 Thread .Afzaal.Khan.
anyone with a pair of stacked headlights for a 108, i would like to replace mine. mak

Re: [MBZ] M103 valve guides.

2007-05-16 Thread .Afzaal.Khan.
, .Afzaal.Khan. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would like to order a Multimeter with Duty cycle and Frequency functions .What make /model is yours ? Seems only a few makes have them with both the functions. Thanks mak - Original Message - From: E M [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Peter, Picked up

Re: [MBZ] W126 filters?

2007-05-08 Thread .Afzaal.Khan.
Trampas are there any cabin air filters on the later 126 series mak - Original Message - From: Trampas [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: 'Mercedes Discussion List' mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2007 4:48 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] W126 Center Vents not working... First I would hit

Re: [MBZ] 300se air suspension W109

2007-05-07 Thread .Afzaal.Khan.
Thanks Peter . $4000 in parts would bring it near double the purchase price .not practical I guess mak - Original Message - From: Peter Frederick [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Sunday, May 06, 2007 7:01 PM Subject: Re: [MBZ] 300se air

[MBZ] 300se air suspension W109

2007-05-06 Thread .Afzaal.Khan.
Seen a clean looking w109 squatting on the ground, presumably with a faulty suspension how much would it cost in parts to rectify the air bellows and the suspension . appriciate input if its practical to acquire it . thanks mak 69 280SE

[MBZ] retro Becker

2007-04-16 Thread .Afzaal.Khan.
Saw an adv for the retro Becker wonder if any one has installed this unit .Seems expensive at 1600 euros. mak - Original Message - From: LarryT [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Mercedes Discussion List mercedes@okiebenz.com Sent: Monday, April 16, 2007 12:19 AM Subject: Re: [MBZ] Car radios

Re: [MBZ] OT '69 230 CARBS QUESTION

2007-04-05 Thread .Afzaal.Khan.
Zenith's are a little different from the other carbs,once you have the service manual for them ( 108 service manual) they are easy to set up correctly and perform perfectly. I have no problems with my 230 220S and 280S after I got the grasp of the jets and fuel flows from the carb diagram.

Re: [MBZ] w 108 wheel bearing noise

2007-03-26 Thread .Afzaal.Khan.
I did change the rear wheel bearings along with the front ones. The Rear ones were not easy sailing. Engine mountings are o.k . The fan shroud is missing and I have not been able to source it as yet. On the stands the noise is not there and that is the surprising bit, Its a elusive grinding

Re: [MBZ] w 108 wheel bearing noise

2007-03-26 Thread .Afzaal.Khan.
Thanks Peter Absolutely agree that it is a bearing induced noise. Complete new bearings with supplied races were installed and I felt quite sure that the problem would be resolved . As I asked earlier -could it be the bearing at the output end of the diff. .connectiong to the drive

Re: [MBZ] w 108 wheel bearing noise

2007-03-25 Thread .Afzaal.Khan.
Thanks Peter . I had overlooked that section, I will check the universal joint bearings . I did put all 4 wheels on the stands and 'ran' the car ,oddly the noise is not there when on the stands;on the road it starts around 30Kph and stays at the same pitch and level .It does sound like the

[MBZ] w 108 wheel bearing noise

2007-03-24 Thread .Afzaal.Khan.
I have not been able to isolate the grating kind of noise my 1970 280S has . I have replaced the most suspected parts , drive shaft centre bearing and the wheel bearings -all four wheels, still the noise continues . Could it be the bearing at the dirrerential end near the drive shaft?